What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant I position at Children's Hospital Boston?
78417BRJob Posting Title : Clinical Research Assistant IDepartment : Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AutoReqId : 78417BRStatus : Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week : 40 Job Posting Category : ResearchJob Posting Description : The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full-time Clinical Research Assistant I in the Neuroscience of Risk and Development (NeRD) Laboratory at Boston Children’s Hospital. The NeRD lab uses a developmental framework to identify risk markers for, and biological mechanisms that underlie, severe psychiatric disorders.
In this position, the Clinical Research Assistant I will contribute to the day-to-day research activities as part of a NIH-funded R01 study led by the Principal Investigator (Maria Jalbrzikowski, PhD). Through this project, we seek to identify objective, biological markers of psychosis risk by utilizing ‘big data’ to assess how deviations from pediatric neurodevelopmental growth charts predict which individuals are at greatest risk for developing psychosis. We are also assessing how high-performance, low-field MRI can be used to measure these indices, a key step for future use of these measures in community settings. The Clinical Research Assistant I will also assist with running additional, ongoing studies being conducted in the laboratory.
The Clinical Research Assistant I will be responsible for :
Advancing ongoing research projects under the supervision of NeRD lab director.
Actively recruiting and scheduling subjects for studies, communicating in written, telephone, and verbal formats with young people and their families, obtaining informed consent from participants / families, administering clinical interviews and questionnaires with participants / families, and conducting other study procedures, such as low-field MRI scans, with participants.
Tracking, coordinating and preparing the necessary documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions with the Principal Investigator of the study and / or other members of the research team.
Conducting research activities at both on-site and off-site locations, guiding and advising participants / families through all phases of study participation, and serving as a liaison to participants / families enrolled in the research studies.
Coordinating follow up visits as necessary.
Assisting with scheduling and conducting low-field and 3T MRI scans.
Facilitating regulatory compliance and participating in teleconference calls and weekly team meetings.
Maintaining databases and conducting literature searches to support publication efforts.
Monitoring and reviewing data collection, data entry, and informed consent procedures to ensure consistency of application for each study.
Assisting with general administrative tasks, including ordering and organizing project materials and coordinating activities such as virtual & in-person meetings.
Responsibilities are not limited to these discrete activities. This role may require additional data-related tasks beyond the listed responsibilities, including daily collection, organization, management, and analysis of research data.
To qualify, you must have :
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. life sciences, psychology, public health) or a Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with computers and common software packages including Word and Excel.
Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks.
Well-developed communication skills to provide critical information to young people and parents / families, work collaboratively on a team, and effectively deal with conflicting views or issues.
Experience and / or familiarity communicating across multiple formats, including face-to-face, teleconference, telephone and email.
Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience using Redcap is desirable but not required.
Experience coding in programs such as R or Matlab is desirable but not required.
A 2-year commitment is highly preferred.
Experience working with young people and parents / families is desirable
Compensation and Benefits :
BCH offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Office / Site Location : BrooklineRegular, Temporary, Per Diem : Regular Remote Eligibility : Part Remote / Hybrid
